Findings by the Center for Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins University reveal women are in greater danger of being killed by a current or former intimate partner than a stranger.
The Center examined the public health affects of gun injuries and fatalities and identified ways to keep guns out of the hands of abusers.
According to its research, more than twice as many women are killed by a husband or intimate partner than killed by a stranger using guns, knives or other means.
An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation found 17,831 victims were targets of serious, violent victimization as a result of firearms between 2010 and 2014, according to data found in U.S. Bureau of Justice records.
Here in Ohio, there were more than 18,000 domestic violence cases in Ohio courtrooms in 2014.
In addition, nearly 64 percent of homicide victims related to intimate partner violence in Ohio were associated with firearms.
According to data obtained from Ohio's Violent Death Reporting System, we found 88 homicides related to intimate partner violence in 2013 where 56 cases involved a firearm.
But our investigation also uncovered serious loopholes in Ohio's gun laws that can allow abusers to continue carrying weapons.
Join Chief Investigator Ron Regan and Investiigator Sarah Buduson Thursday on NewsChannel 5 at 11 as they begin an exclusive year-long investigation into domestic violence, protection orders and women's safety.
